But, if your favorite books are inspiring, emotional, and moving, you would like a mango shaped space. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this comingofage novel. If you like a mangoshaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass, paperback barnes. If you like highaction stories or dislike realistic fiction, this may not be the book for you. A mango shaped space is a tearjerking, intriguing novel that grabs the attention of the reader and never lets go. This is a quiz on the book a mango shaped space by wendy mass. Buy a cheap copy of a mango shaped space book by wendy mass. The plot is extremely interesting and really, for lack of a better word, new. Students can read an excerpt of this book and link to other sites about synesthetes at. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass fantastic fiction. A mango shaped space book study by hawleys hallways tpt. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mango shaped space. It has since been nominated for, and received, a number of other awards.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Eighth grader mia reads, and hears, with specific colors and shapes in her mind. This is technically a kids book preteenteen, but its not. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. All in all, i liked reading her book but i would rather read a more exciting novel. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass little, brown books for. But, if your favorite books are inspiring, emotional, and moving, you would like a mangoshaped space. If you like a mango shaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers. Mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Realistic fiction of a young girl with a condition that is rarely recognized by doctors. Find books like a mangoshaped space from the worlds largest community of readers. It was like she lived in another world that only she new about.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It was amazing how mia was able to see colors in sounds and numbers. Mass is at pains throughout the novel to make sure everyone knows her narrator is young. Heres what i like about a mango shaped space by wendy mass. Free download or read online a mango shaped space pdf epub book. An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life. There are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. When year old mia finally reveals a closelyguarded secret, it soon echoes throughout her school. Buy a cheap copy of a mangoshaped space book by wendy mass. It won the ala schneider family book award which honors artistic expression of the disability experience. Nothing in this video belongs to me, except the production. It is a fairly quick read, and the plot is not so intense that it is hard to understand, but the plot isnt boring either. The picture above shows that one fish is different from the others, like mia winchell is. The whole book was about her figuring out about synthesia.
An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans for of wonder and. Afraid that she is crazy, yearold mia, who sees a special color with every letter, number, and sound, keeps this a secret until she becomes overwhelmed by school, changing relationships, and the loss of something important to her. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass is a wonderful book about how a young girl finds her true self and the courage to tell her very strange family the truth about herself, and risking loosing all. A mangoshaped space is a novel about teenage girl, mia winchell, who is trying to figure out why shes different from everybody else. A young teen whose world is filled with colors and shapes that no one else sees copes with the. A mango shaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass.
A mangoshaped space kindle edition by wendy mass author visit amazons wendy mass page. How synesthetes color their worlds by patricia lynne duffy. Mass talks about a condition that most people have never even heard of and she just runs with it. Heres what i like about a mangoshaped space by wendy mass. Mangoshaped space if you are like me and many other millions who dont see colours in words, music or anything else, this little book will give you a window to a world of those who do.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2005, and was written by wendy mass. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in. But if i couldnt use my colors, the world would seem so bland like vanilla ice cream without the gummy bears on top. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 221 pages and is available in paperback format.
She struggles through the ridicule of her classmates and hides her secret from everyone. A voya topshelf selection, wendy mass poignant yet funny comingofage novel also received the alas schneider family book award. The main characters of this young adult, realistic fiction story are mia winchell. She was different from everybody else in school, but that did not stop her from loving the colors she saw. Although this book is 15 years old, it will touch the hearts of its readers for years to come. Jun 06, 2012 a mango shaped space book trailer brenna ilg.
Little, brown, and company, hachette book group, new york, 2003. This novel study includes comprehension that include answers for each chapter. In every soul a star, three very different kids are brought together by a solar eclipse. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mango shaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. In jeremy fink and the meaning of life, a boy embarks on a lifechanging journey. A mango shaped space has been added to your wish list. Mia winchell is a yearold girl trying to come to terms with having the rare but real condition called synesthesia. She struggles through the ridicule of her classmates and hides her secret from everyone, including her family and her best friend, jenna. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mangoshaped space. It won the 2004 american library association schneider family book award, along with multiple state book awards. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass a mangoshaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia.
Oct 15, 2015 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. Im an associating synesthete and after reading your book i. For mia, though, this isnt just a fun way to think about numbers. Nov 16, 2008 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. In a mangoshaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological crosswiring that lets her see. A mangoshaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in 2004. But i gave this book five stars because i enjoyed every second of it, and reading it for the first time was. May 09, 2012 unofficial book trailer for a mango shaped space by wendy mass.
Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. I loved this book for many reasons but the main one was probably because the main character was a synesthete just like me. Exploring themes of alienation, disability, accessibility, and the way teenagers deal with change and death, a mangoshaped space is masss most critically acclaimed book, a commercial hit, and successful in the awards circuit. When i first saw the title a mango shaped space, my first reaction was oh, this is scifi. The color for her name is a sunflower yellow, and the numbers get mixed up in math class all the time. Jun 06, 2018 although this book is 15 years old, it will touch the hearts of its readers for years to come. She sees colors and shapes with every sound and letter, and shes in the third grade when she discovers that not everyone sees the world as she does. I would recommend the book for anyone who enjoys a descriptive writing style book. Shes thinking about a day when she was in the third.
Books like a mangoshaped space are getting the word out about this. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological crosswiring that lets her see sounds, taste shapes, and smell. Oct 19, 2005 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. If you are a parent who has a child who struggles with any kind of learning disability or behavior issue, this book will keep you engaged and entertained. A mango shaped space is a unique and interesting book with many twist and turns. Sep 12, 20 there are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. Unofficial book trailer for a mangoshaped space by wendy mass. The young adult novel follows the life of a yearold girl. A mangoshaped space 2003, a young adult novel by american author wendy mass, is the story of mia winchell, a thirteenyearold girl who lives with synesthesia. This brilliant book is about mia, a thirteen year old girl living with synesthesia. The main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. A mangoshaped space prologue and chapter 1 summary.
If she doesnt match the right colors with numbers, she has a hard time adding or subtractingand you can go ahead and forget about multiplying. A mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass book cover, description, publication history. An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans. Apr 16, 2003 in a mango shaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story. The hand lettering for the cover is by billy kelly. We used to be a lot closer, before she went to high school and dropped me like a pipinghot bag of microwave popcorn.
Her senses are jumbled words and sounds often have color for her, among other effects. Overall, i think that a mango shaped space was a bit slow and could have had more action parts to keep the reader engaged. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. A mangoshaped space book by wendy mass thriftbooks. I think this is the theme because mia winchell is different from many other people with a mingling of the senses, called synesthesia. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass book trailer youtube. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass state library of. This summary of a mango shaped space includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Mia has synesthesia, which means that she sees sounds, numbers, and letters in colors.
The story is an introspective look inside the world of one who perceives letters, numbers, and sounds as colors. A mangoshaped space is one of wendy masss most successful novels, winning the schneider family book award for honoring artistic expression of the disability experience. Oct 19, 2005 mango shaped space if you are like me and many other millions who dont see colours in words, music or anything else, this little book will give you a window to a world of those who do. When i first saw the title a mangoshaped space, my first reaction was oh, this is scifi. Apr 19, 2018 a mango shaped space is a unique and interesting book with many twist and turns. Will keep your students engaged without too much focus on answering questions. Goodreads members who liked a mangoshaped space also liked. In an intriguing first novel, mass introduces a yearold heroine with an unusual perspective. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. She eventually shares her disability with her family, which results in her family thinking shes doing it for attention. A mango shaped space by wendy mass a mango shaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass overdrive rakuten.
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